Artisan Electrician (High Tension) at Anglo American

Job Description

• The purpose of this position is to provide electrical services within the Electrical Section (HT) of the Engineering Department at Venetia Mine. Maintain, install and commission the Medium/ Low voltage electrical components of the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in the area of responsibility.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work area is maintained to the required housekeeping standards.
• Checklists and inspections are up to date and accurate
• Assessment of employee competency as required
• Inspections of completed work delegated and work in progress
• Maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Be responsible for the proper discipline of subordinates.
• Program Logical Controller, (IED’s) certificate as required
• Equipment and machinery specific competence
• Work with Medium voltage equipment including primary equipment, switchgear, Protection relays (IED’s) Overhead lines, motors transformers.
• Planned task observations:
• Carry out Operation, Maintenance and Construction on all equipment related to MV Electrical distribution
• Carry out the Starting, synchronizing and running of Standby/ Emergency generators
• Attend and conduct Safety meeting
• Conducts and participate in Risk assessments
• Allocate tasks to subordinates
• Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required
• Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates
• Comply to environmental requirements
• Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format
• Works in a sequence that prioritizes work requirements
• Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PM’s)
• Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12 certificate or relevant NQF 4 qualification
• Qualified Electrician with red seal Trade certificate
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License
• Certified competent as Electrician
• 5 years continuous experience in Electrical maintenance and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Medium Voltage environment
• Must be capable of Heavy lifting and operation of cumbersome MV Tools
• Working on heights is a requirement
• Possession of a MV MQF approved qualification/ Skills program would be advantageous
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

Sound knowledge in the construction, installation, maintenance, repairs and fault finding of the following MV (Medium Voltage) Equipment:

• MV Protection System.
• MV Electricity safety and switching practices.
• MV 22kv Transformers operation.
• MV 6.6kv Electric motors operation and control.
• MV 22kv overhead lines and bundled conductors and related equipment.
• MV 22 and 6.6kv Indoor switchgear SF6 and vacuum operation.
• MV 22kv XLPE cable installation, jointing and termination.
• Independent, proactive thinking and have the ability to do own job planning including SAP.
• Ensure and maintain sound budget control.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritizing.
• Analysis and interpretation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, overtime and standby.

Closing Date:

05 May, 2023